BMW iDrive Fault? – iDrive Repair Services
If you have a new BMW with the optional upgrade BMW iDrive MFD Multi Function Display Satellite Navigation System, then you may be aware of some of the problems which car owners across the country are experiencing with these units. They’re pretty cool, look great in the dash but at £2000+ they don’t come cheap!
A very common problem that most people are experiencing is complete screen failure which is common across the entire BMW iDrive MFD Multi Function Display Satellite Navigation System range. When they fail, BMW render the entire unit useless and advise that it must be replaced – if it’s replaced under warranty then you’re very lucky but otherwise it seems like a very costly replacement which is where we come in.
Before parting with your hard earned cash, there is a very good chance that your existing unit can be repaired saving you a LOT of money. We offer a complete strip down and rebuild of your existing unit in as little as 3 days. Repaired units are returned with our Lifetime warranty and are fully Plug & Play – meaning no programming will be required.
Our iDrive Remanufacturing Procedure
All units are first tested on our purpose built testing station which allows us to power the unit up and simulate it as if it was still connected to the vehicle. We can then assess the problem and confirm all underlying faults. We then proceed to carrying out the repairs, replacing any necessary major components including the liquid crystal display (LCD). After repairs the unit is re-assembled and tested again to confirm full functionality before returning the unit to you.
Your repaired iDrive will be returned fully Plug & Play with a Lifetime warranty
There are various different models of the iDrive Multi Function (MFD) Satellite Navigation System and even if you’re driving a different vehicle with similar issues, it’s possible that we can still help you.
The BMW iDrive Satellite Navigation System Is Found Fitted To Following Vehicles
- BMW 1-Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88
114i / 114d / 116i / 116d / 118i / 118d / 120i / 120d / 123i / 123d / 125i / 125d / 130i / 130d / 135i / 135d - BMW 3-Series E90 / E91 / E92 / E93
316i / 316d / 318i / 318d / 320i / 320si / 320d / 323i / 325i / 325d / 330i / 330d / 335i / 335d - BMW 5-Series E60 / E61
520i / 520d / 523i / 525i / 525d / 530i / 530d / 535d / 540i / 545i / 550i - BMW 6-Series E63 / E64
630i / 635d / 645Ci / 650Ci - BMW 7-Series E65 / E66 / E67 / E68 / F01 / F02
730i / 730d / 735i / 740i / 740d / 745i / 745d / 750i / 760i - BMW X5 E70 & BMW X6 E71
Common BMW iDrive Satellite Navigation System Faults
- CD Read Errors
- Display Faults
- Will Not Accept or Eject CD
- Route Not Calculating Correctly
- Navigation Not Possible
If you’ve got an issue with your BMW iDrive Multi Function Display (MFD) Satellite Navigation Unit, then before purchasing a new unit give us a call and see how we can help you today.
Ajaz is a seasoned automotive electronics engineer with deep expertise in remanufacturing vehicle electronics. He has developed skills in all areas of the automotive field, from rebuilding hydraulic steering components, and mechanical gearboxes and reworking intricate vehicle electronics. Ajaz also acquired Bodyteq, a London-based vehicle bodyshop where he has developed extensive knowledge in automotive refinishing.
Alongside his automotive career, Ajaz has built a career in the IT industry, gaining accredited certification as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Architect, and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) specialist.
2015 5 series idrive keeps restarting every 30 second
Hi Sarah
Thanks for the enquiry,
This is a very common fault with the BMW iDrive systems, commonly known as ‘Boot-Loop Mode’ and will cause the unit to crash each time it gets to the logo screen and then forces a reboot in a continuous cycle. We have successfully repaired 100s of units with this type of fault.
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing. If you have any questions, please reply to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hello,
My 65 (nov15) plate 335d MSport decided this morning that the iDrive is going to put itself into a reboot loop – I can’t even get it to reset with the power button. Any help that avoids a visit to a Stealer would be appreciated.
Thanks
Hi Gavin
Thanks for the enquiry,
The Boot-Loop mode is a common fault associated with iDrive units across all BMW models. We have had great success in repairing iDrive units and all remanufactured units are returned with a Lifetime warranty, all at a fraction of the cost of a new unit. I’ve sent you an email with full information and pricing.
If you have any questions, please reply to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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335d 2010, faulty sat nav, BMW logo, cd whirls but nothing but Bmw sign. Bluetooth connects from phoke but no sound
Hi Adnan
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve seen units with similar faults before and it’s definitely something we can test for on our bench. We have a great success rate with the BMW iDrives and all remanufactured units are returned with a Lifetime warranty. We’ve sent you an email with full information and pricing.
If you have any questions, please reply to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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hi my bmw 5 series system reboots every 30 secs [Stopping and starting] the head unit no is C1 9365833 CAN IT BE REPAIRED and what is the cost many thanks john
Hi John
Thanks for the enquiry,
The fault you are referring to is known as Boot-Loop mode, when the unit gets to the logo screen and then reboots again and again in a continuous cycle. It’s a very common fault and we’ve remanufactured 100s of units successfully. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing. If you have any questions, please reply to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi,
I have a 2006 330D touring auto and have recently noticed my radio stops working and then idrive freezes. also noticed it cannot detect that there is cds in the changer in the boot Can you please help and advise thanks
Hi Neil
Thanks for the enquiry,
We should definitely be able to help get this unit working again, we have remanufactured 100s of iDrive units and all repaired units are returned with a lifetime warranty. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing. If you have any questions, please reply to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi,
My idrive keeps rebooting every 30 seconds. It is a bmw 3 series GT. i think it Needs to be flashed completely. Please could you advise on costs and next steps.
Hi Sanjeiv
Thanks for the enquiry,
The boot-loop mode is one of the most common faults our customers experience with the iDrive units. We have successfully repaired hundreds of Idrives with this type of fault and all remanufactured units are returned with a lifetime warranty. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing. If you have any questions, please respond to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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2005 e61 bmw 520d m sport. I drive and stereo Went off and never came back on for 6 months, car was off road for 3 weeks with a mechanical problem, turned ignition on Radio worked for 20 seconds then off again and not worked since
Hi Lenny
Thanks for the enquiry,
We can take a look at the unit for you. We have a bespoke testing bench to isolate the iDrive, eliminating any possible external factors which may be causing the unit to fail and we have a great success rate in repairing faulty units. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing. If you have any questions, please reply to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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hi I have a 2006 bmw 530d estate , we undid the battery to do some repairs now we cant get the idrive screen to even light up , any ideas of repair ? Jim
Hi
Thanks for your query,
We have sent you an email with more information.
Kind Regards
Sophie
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Hi,
I have a BMW X1 63 plate. I am having issues with the Idrive. It all seems to be working except for when i turn the wheel it is not scrolling – Any ideas please?
Hi Adam
Thanks for the enquiry,
The iDrive controller, which has the scroll-wheel can become faulty over time. We’ve repaired 100s of them successfully from all BMW models. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing. If you have any questions, please reply to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi, my 2006 535d has lost complete audio from satnav, aux & everything. Also my satnav display would black out on first starts working when it wants to! Very annoying could You please let Me know if this can be repaired and the pricing?
Hi Ray
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve seen units with similar faults and have repaired them successfully. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing. If you have any questions, please reply to the email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Kind Regards
Jason
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